Senior Lab Technician

Ecolab • Naperville, IL

8h • $55,400 - $83,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab’s team and help create a world in which we all thrive. Ecolab is seeking a Senior Lab Technician to join our team in Naperville, IL . As a Senior Lab Technician, you’ll support a wide range of laboratory operations—from preparing and analyzing samples to maintaining equipment and mentoring new team members. You’ll collaborate closely with scientists and technicians to ensure accurate testing, troubleshoot challenges, and contribute to a safe, organized, and high-performing lab environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline
• 6 months of lab-based experience
• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency and expertise in utilizing, calibrating, and maintaining technical laboratory equipment
• Experience with statistical methods for data analysis and trending
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including excellent oral and technical writing capabilities
• Experience multi-tasking and managing numerous projects simultaneously
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and risk assessments
• Prepare samples such as corrosion coupons, press fabrics, solid deposits, resins, or reverse osmosis membranes
• Conduct a variety of materials and chemical testing procedures by working with laboratory instruments to gather results
• Record and analyze testing results consistently and accurately in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Train new members of the team in lab techniques after gaining expertise in those areas
• Maintain equipment in operating condition and order supplies and services as needed
• Prepare and stock supplies for daily lab work
• Routine laboratory cleaning

Benefits

• Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees